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Armoured Vehicles Steal the Show at IDEX 2021
Mobile fighting units are a concept prevalent for centuries. There was a time when elephants and horses too played an important role in a battlefield. Modern combat, however, is rapidly changing, driven largely by asymmetric and hybrid warfare as national armies face an increasingly complex and unpredictable battlefield.
Armoured vehicles, which have been in use for years, have evolved and taken different shapes and forms. The goal throughout has been to ensure mobile protection and supreme firepower.
Of course, the safety and survivability of soldiers has always remained a top priority for any military. Considering the advantages, armies around the world have shown preference for large, heavily armoured vehicles.
Modern-day armoured vehicles ensure that those on the front lines are protected by faster, more mobile, and significantly versatile vehicles with advanced offensive and defensive capabilities.
Future combat demands an approach informed by lightning-fast insights and intelligence – delivered via flexible and responsive tactics.
There is evidently no better protection to offer soldiers on the field than heavily armoured vehicles that can withstand improvised explosive devises (IEDs) and other such ammunition. It certainly looks like the most effective way to defend against an armoured vehicle is only another armoured vehicle with more protection, lethality and mobility.
The 15th edition of the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) that concluded in Abu Dhabi on February 25 turned out to be a talk-of-the-town event primarily because it was the first major in-person global defence event in the post-pandemic recovery stage.
Here we are continuing with the second and final part of the armoured vehicles at IDEX series.
Rabdan Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Part of the Platforms & Systems cluster within EDGE, an advanced technology group for defence and beyond, Al Jasoor is the exclusive provider of the Rabdan 8x8 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) that offers exceptional operational advantages on land and can reliably operate in water too.
The Rabdan is a next-generation amphibious, modular, multi-wheeled armoured vehicle with superior tactical and technical abilities. Supplied as a complete built unit, it is backed by an integrated suite of military-grade support services provided by Al Jasoor that places the safety of soldiers at the core of Rabdan.
The advantage for buyers is that Al Jasoor offers a dedicated, long-term after-market service package of Integrated Logistics Support including, on-site client acceptance support, repair, refurbishment and preventative maintenance.
This includes a 20-year agreement for the supply of spare parts, technical support, local retrofitting and customisation to meet a range of rapidly changing mission-critical objectives, and operational training. With its combination of performance and value, there is an immense opportunity for Rabdan as a flexible fighting vehicle designed for future, multi-terrain combat not only across the region, but also across the world.
K2 Main Battle Tank
The K2 is a next generation South Korean main battle tank designed by the South Korean Agency for Defence Development and manufactured by Hyundai Rotem.
The K2 Main Battle Tank (MBT), designed to lead the future combat environments, is the Korean Indigenous Model that has world-class mobility, fire power and survivability. It has incorporated the latest technologies and several valuable functions, such as the digital battle management system connected with the C4I system.
The K2 MBT has a crew of three members including commander, gunner and driver. The vehicle is 10.8m long, 3.6m wide and 2.4m in height. The ground clearance of the vehicle is 0.45m and the combat weight is 55t.
The main armament of the K2 is a 120mm L/55 smoothbore gun with automatic loader. Significantly, the autoloader ensures the loading of projectiles on the move even when the vehicle treads on uneven surfaces. The 120mm gun can fire about 10 rounds per minute. The secondary armament of the tank includes a 12.7mm heavy machine gun and a 7.62mm machine gun.
The K2 MBT is fitted with Composite Armour and Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA). It consists of a collective nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) protection system. The ammunition compartment is equipped with a blow-off panel for protecting the crew against the explosion of ammunition.
An active protection system is installed on the MBT to provide protection against anti-tank rockets and missiles. It includes soft and hard kill systems.
The K2 MBT is protected by a fire suppression system. The vehicle has two banks of smoke grenades, each with six launchers. Besides these, it is also provided with identification friend or foe (IFF) system.
Stinger Light Combat Vehicle
The armoured Stinger is a 4x4 light tactical vehicle designed to serve in various mission profiles such as Urban Warfare Law Enforcement, Peace Keeping Operations, Homeland Security, Military and Border Patrol. These missions require a highly manoeuvrable, all-terrain vehicle that can withstand various threats including ambush, rifle fire and mines.
The armoured vehicle is based on a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), reliable and common commercial light vehicle all over the world. It comes with a powerful engine, automatic transmission and four-wheel-drive, which is already in use with foreign militaries.
The armoured cabin utilises the original dashboard components and offers the driver and passengers the comfort of a standard HMMV vehicle – with instrument panel and other features.
K808 Armoured Personnel Carrier
The K808 is a new South Korean armoured personnel carrier. It was developed by Hyundai Rotem to meet the requirements of the South Korean army. The K808 WAV (Wheeled Armoured Vehicle) is a basic vehicle designed for mobile striking and the protection of major facilities in rear area operations. It is equipped with a 420 ps diesel engine developed by Hyundai Motors, a 7-speed transmission, and a 2-mode secondary transmission.
It has been engineered to maximise crew operability through its ergonomic design and scalability to family vehicles. The standard K808 features Standardisation Agreement (STANAG) Level 4 protection on the frontal arc and Level 3–4 protection on its flanks with NBC capability. It is fully amphibious, with a pair of rear-mounted waterjets that enable it to swim at speeds of up to 8 km/h.
TYPHOON Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle
Typhoon 4x4 is a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle / MRAP designed and manufactured by Streit Group. It is used primarily as a mounted infantry troop carrier and ground support vehicle for dismounted troops and can be easily configured as command-and-control vehicle, medical evacuation platform or even as a forward observation platform.
The vehicle offers its occupants blast protection to STANAG 4569 Level 3. Typhoon features a V-shaped monocoque armoured hull design that offers advanced protection to the 10-man crew. It benefits from superior off-road mobility. The crew capacity consists of a driver, commander, 8 dismounts and a gunner.
The vehicle is 6.65m long, 2.43m wide and 2.37m high, and has a gross vehicle mass of up to 16,000kg. Equipped with air conditioning system to minimise the crew fatigue, it is also fitted with radio communication system, global positioning system (GPS), and video surveillance equipment.
The Typhoon MRAP APC is powered by Cummins four stroke, turbo charged 8.8l inter-cooled diesel engine consisting of six cylinders. The engine generates a power of 400hp and develops a torque of 858fp at a rate of 1,300rpm. The armoured carrier has a fuel capacity of 158.5 gallons.
The engine compartment is completely armoured for protection against damages. It consists of a gearbox provided by Allison Automatic. It has multiple gear options including four stages forward and one reverse, neutral and parking. The suspension system consists of semi-elliptical leaf springs and sway bars.
Guardian Xtreme MRAP
IAG unveiled the Guardian Xtreme Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle with a complete V-Hull shaped designed floor. The Guardian Xtreme MRAP is available in 4×4 and 6×6 configuration with standard STANAG Level II blast and ballistic protection including the engine bay. It can be armoured up to STANAG Level III protection using add-on light weight armour. The vehicle has a V-hull shaped floor to provide superior blast protection up to STANAG 2a, 2b and 3a.
The Guardian Xtreme is specifically designed to meet combat, tactical and surveillance missions and can rapidly respond to remote area threats due to its high manoeuvrability.
It can sit up to 10-12 fully geared infantry personnel including driver and commander and is equipped with military grade certified blast attenuation seats. Optional accessories can be integrated which include automatic remote control weapon station, thermal imaging surveillance camera systems, grenade launchers, black out lights and much more.
AKREP II
AKREP II appears in diesel and hybrid powerpack options. Otokar’s AKREP II combines newest automotive technologies, high firepower and protection in a low silhouette. Having an effective firepower under amour and high payload capacity, AKREP II comfortably carries turrets up to 90mm cannon.
Being smaller in size and lesser in weight greatly contribute to the agility of low silhouette AKREP II. Steering capability on all–axles significantly increase the manoeuvrability of four-wheel drive AKREP II.
Thanks to the independent suspension system and swift torque control, AKREP II can operate with equal ease on all challenging terrain conditions, no matter soft sand, deep mud or snow. AKREP II can carry total of 3 crew, driver, commander and gunner at a maximum speed of 110 km per hour.
Apart from being a perfect weapon carrier for all small, medium, and high calibres, AKREP II is an ideal solution for reconnaissance, scouting, surveillance, and base / air defence missions with quick reaction and silent mobility capabilities.
The electronic system of AKREP II is designed with an open system architecture where the electronic and human interface can be configured as per customer requirements.
AKREP IIe – Electric Powered Armoured Vehicle
OTOKAR introduced its electric armoured vehicle, AKREP IIe for first time for its international markets at IDEX. The company offered a wide product range to the international markets at IDEX 2021, highlighting its new generation electric powered 4x4 weapon carrier AKREP IIe attributing its legendary AKREP, used in 1990s.
In addition to full electric powered engine, Electrical drive version of AKREP II, AKREP IIe, is a low silhouette and low acoustic platform with low thermal signature.
The electric-based power and propulsion results in quicker start with instantaneous high torque for increased mobility. Due to the “Drive-by-Wire” system of electrically controlled steering, acceleration, and braking functions, AKREP IIe appears in the market as technically feasible platform for being remotely controlled or driving assistance system applications including autonomous capabilities.
TITUS 6x6 Armoured Vehicle
Designed and manufactured for extreme protection, Nexter TITUS provides a wide response to all asymmetric threats: mobility, protection, ergonomy and flexible deployment.
Flexibility offers a huge advantage. TITUS can be equipped with any kind of Remote-Control Weapon Station from 7.62mm to 20mm, and 40mm Grenade Launchers as well, depending on the level of threats and type of missions. It can be fitted with a Nexter ARX20 remotely controlled turret located on the front left side of the top of the hull.
This multi-role armoured vehicle (troop transport, reconnaissance, NBC, artillery) is adapted to the geography of the Middle East, due to its motorisation and crossing capabilities. Designed for urban combat, it offers excellent manoeuvrability and an exceptional turning radius. The TITUS is enhanced by integrating robots (NERVA on the ground and IXOS-LG from the roof) on the body, enabling the crew to extend its observation capabilities without exposing itself to the outside of the vehicle.
The variants of Nexter TITUS include a target acquisition vehicle, command post, ambulance, and self-propelled 120mm mortar vehicle, while other variants such as urban area, mobility support and recovery and re-supply vehicles are available on request.
Additionally, the TITUS can be fitted with add-on armour to increase the protection to Level 3 for the engine bonnet and armoured glasses, and Level 4 for the crew and soldiers compartment, with IED protection of 150 kg blast, increased by the original Nexter SAFEPRO design.
The vehicle is equipped with SAFEPRO seats to increase the motorised infantryman’s survival. Importantly, it protects the lower limbs with the foot-rest, the pelvis and the spine with the patented seat system and the nape and the head with the head-rest and 4-point harness.
Patria AMVXP 8x8
Patria AMVXP 8x8 is an extremely modern, modular and robust armoured wheeled vehicle providing superior fire power protection and mobility.
AMVXP is available with highest level modular ballistic protection and potential for state-of-the-art active defence systems. AMVXP can protect troops against IED, NBC and ballistic threats of up to level K5+.
AMVXP´s mine protection is scalable even above STANAG level 4a/4b. AMVXP’s optimised shape, low radar and thermal signature enable AMVXP’s superior stealth features.
It has a fully independent hydropneumatic suspension system and strong chassis construction for high speed off-road driving. AMVXP’s easy to use and unrivalled mobility is based on high performance powerline together with an Integrated Terrain Control System (ITCS) and optional rear axle steering for enhanced manoeuvrability.
It has a fully independent hydropneumatic suspension system and strong chassis construction for high speed off-road driving. AMVXP’s easy to use and unrivalled mobility is based on high performance powerline together with an Integrated Terrain Control System (ITCS) and optional rear axle steering for enhanced manoeuvrability.
AMVXP’s chassis characteristics enable the use of any weapon system needed for engaging targets rapidly and with pinpoint accuracy. AMVXP is ideal for integration of medium-calibre weapon systems, direct fire cannon systems up to 120 mm, Patria Nemo 120 mm turreted mortar system and anti-tank or anti-aircraft missile systems.
The vehicle’s high payload with large internal volume enables it to carry all weapon systems, ammunition and the crew equipment according to the mission needs.
Al-Wahsh 4x4 Vehicle
JLVM is an affiliate of Jordan Investment Group (JIG) to develop, manufacture and market special and protected vehicles for international military, law enforcement forces, governmental, and non-governmental organisations and other global customers. The company is a prime pillar in the JIG’s Automotive and Industrial Cluster.
Al-Wahsh 4x4 special purposes armoured vehicle is designed and developed to meet modern warfare mission requirements and to operate in all kinds of terrains. It is designed for troops’ transportation along with their tactical gear.
The optional C2 and Anti-Riot system can be installed and integrated to offer additional capabilities including command and control, border security, port security, and crowd control.
Built on a TATRA heavy duty 4×4 cross-country truck chassis, Al-Wahsh is crewed by two and can transport up to eight troops. The vehicle weighs about 18 tonnes. It is powered by a 370-hp diesel coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission, providing a maximum road speed of up to 110 km/h. It is also is fitted with an independent suspension system with an approach angle of 30° and a departure angle of 40°. The vehicle can reach 110km/h (69mph) on-road.
Successful Event
The 15th edition of IDEX proved to be a huge success considering there were over 62,440 attendees at the venue across five days, despite the challenging global conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
As many as 900 exhibitors, 59 countries, and 35 international pavilions participated in IDEX and NAVDEX 2021, alongside five countries participating in the exhibitions for the first time. AED20.957 billion (US$5.7 billion) worth of deals were signed by the UAE Armed Forces during IDEX and NAVDEX 2021.
On expected lines, the various armoured vehicles displayed at the event turned out to be a major attraction reinforcing their importance in the defence sector.
Reference Text/Photo: www.idexuae.ae
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